M2 U1 Topic 2 Flashcards
Expressions of the frequency with which an event occurs in the population risk during a specified time period.
Rates
Rates compare two numbers, with _________ which is the frequency of event, denominator which is the _________ at _________, a _________ _________ _________, and a _________.
Rates compare two numbers, with numerator which is the frequency of event, denominator which is the population at risk, a specified time period, and a multiplier.
A rate where the numerator is counted as part of the denominator, and the denominator is a representation of the entire population of concern
True Rate
These describe the relationship between the numerator and the denominator, which are two separate quantities.
Ratios
The number of people who currently have the disease is expressed relative to the total number of people who could have the disease.
Proportion
Number in each 100 of something
Percentage